Guidebook for Old Town Alexandria
Food Scene
Quaint and locally owned. They server Ethiopian coffee and various pastries. Check it out on yelp:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/abyssinia-mart-alexandria-2
Abyssinia Mart
720 Jefferson StQuaint and locally owned. They server Ethiopian coffee and various pastries. Check it out on yelp:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/abyssinia-mart-alexandria-2
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetOysters, drinks and happy hour!
Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWAnother great walk-able place for break and coffee.
The Majestic
911 King StSwanky place with a great selection of contemporary food.
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastGreat selection of tacos, burritos and salsas!
Great atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating, nice selection of food.
73 locals recommend
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StGreat atmosphere, indoor/outdoor seating, nice selection of food.
Society Fair
277 S Washington StIt's just a cool place to go.
Nando's Peri-Peri
191 American WayGreat grilled chicken!
It's a bit on the pricey side, but the food is really good and it has great waterfront views.
37 locals recommend
Chart House
1 Cameron StIt's a bit on the pricey side, but the food is really good and it has great waterfront views.
Grocery store with gourmet food. Great deli, cheese selection, olive bar, sushi, prepared foods, buffet, wines, and packaged foods.
18 locals recommend
Balducci's Food Lovers Market
600 Franklin StGrocery store with gourmet food. Great deli, cheese selection, olive bar, sushi, prepared foods, buffet, wines, and packaged foods.
Regional cuisine with a fantastic lively atmosphere.
Live music on Saturday nights.
Awesome all you can eat brunch on Sundays.
42 locals recommend
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StRegional cuisine with a fantastic lively atmosphere.
Live music on Saturday nights.
Awesome all you can eat brunch on Sundays.
The Executive Diner
1400 Duke StA diner with contemporary fare.
A short walk.
Southside 815
815 S Washington StLocal eatery and watering hole with New Orleans style food.
Faccia Luna (Alexandria,VA)
823 S Washington StAnother local eatery
Drinks & Nightlife
They have live music, ski ball, pool and typical bar food. I like to support the local economy and this place is quirky fun.
17 locals recommend
The Light Horse
715 King StThey have live music, ski ball, pool and typical bar food. I like to support the local economy and this place is quirky fun.
Parks & Nature
Very quiet and great nearby trail with hidden treasure. You can also see the original corner stones of Washington DC, when this part of Alexandria was a part of it.
29 locals recommend
Jones Point Lighthouse
Very quiet and great nearby trail with hidden treasure. You can also see the original corner stones of Washington DC, when this part of Alexandria was a part of it.
Great place to walk or just hang out. Fabulous views of National Harbor.
29 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
1A Prince StGreat place to walk or just hang out. Fabulous views of National Harbor.
Arts & Culture
It's George Washington's house and property. Really cool piece of history. Essential if your visiting the area.
191 locals recommend
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyIt's George Washington's house and property. Really cool piece of history. Essential if your visiting the area.
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StLot's of art, restaurants and harbor views.
Everyday needs
CVS
433 S Washington StPharmacy with food, snacks and everyday needs.
7-Eleven
2305 Huntington AveBalducci's Food Lovers Market
600 Franklin StLots of gourmet food and snacks.